Title: End of Life Explained: Understanding What Happens When We Die Session Info: Describe physical changes that occur when the body is nearing end of life. Identify approaches to assessing for symptoms at the end of life Describe interventions for pain & symptom management at end of life Reflect on how understanding and demystifying end […]
Key Audience: Health & Social Care Providers The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents: Sitting with Grief: Supporting Patients & Families When: February 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Session Info: Grief is a universal experience, yet supporting others through it can be deeply challenging. In this session, Eugene Dufour […]
What: LEAP Paramedic is a blended learning course for paramedics and Emergency Medical Service professionals that teaches the essential practical knowledge, attitudes, and skills to provide a palliative approach to care on-site. When: February 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET Where: 105 Junot Ave S., Thunder Bay (Superior North Emergency Medical Services […]
Join us in-person or virtually for a free one-day workshop as we work together to navigate towards a "One Team" mindset! When: March 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Where: Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, Thunder Bay OR Virtually, via Zoom Platform Who: This workshop is for health and social care providers, […]
In partnership with the North West Regional Palliative Care Program, and Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations & Inuit Health - Ontario region, Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer education for registered healthcare providers in Northwestern Ontario at no cost. About LEAP Core: Pallium Canada’s LEAP […]
The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents: Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Awareness Matters with Loralee McInroy & Brandon Drouilliard Key Audience: Health Care Providers & Community Supports When: March 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Session Info: Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network is a provincially funded organization with a […]
Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer in-person* education to health and social care providers who are supporting community caregivers. About: This 7-hour course introduces key palliative care concepts, tools, and resources from the Walking Alongside Indigenous Peoples who are Seriously Ill curriculum. Participants will gain […]
Key Audience: Members of the Public and Health & Social Care Providers The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents: Grief & Spirituality When: March 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Session Info: Please join us for the final session in our Grief & Bereavement series where Lisa Laitinen-Egbuchulam will present […]
Advance Care Planning, Substitute Decision Makers, Health Care Consent: Who? When? How? An ACP Champion Answers Frequently Asked Questions Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Enhance understanding of advance care planning (ACP), substitute decision makers, and health care consent Increase awareness of resources and supports available for advance […]
In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch—Ontario region, Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer palliative care education for Indigenous Communities in Ontario. Caring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers - Beginning the Journey*: […]
Lakehead University respectfully acknowledges its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Indigenous people. Lakehead Thunder Bay is located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses, and is committed to a relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. As a Centre we are committed to working towards reconciliation and decolonizing our work and have committed as a staff to educating ourselves in these areas both personally and professionally.